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New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
A groundbreaking new study published on Sunday revealed promising results for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. The experimental medication, daraxonrasib,…
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FDA expands access to pancreatic cancer drug helping patients like Ben Sasse
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will allow certain pancreatic cancer patients to access a promising drug,…
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RFK Jr.’s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients’ meals
The Trump administration is cracking down on hospitals and nursing homes that serve sugary drinks and nutrition shakes that don’t…
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UnitedHealthcare Reduces Need For Prior Approvals For Patients In Rural America
UnitedHealthcare Exempts Rural Providers from Prior Authorization Requirements UnitedHealthcare (UHC) health insurance company signage is displayed on an office building…
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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient’s liver instead of spleen in fatal surgery
A Florida doctor, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in connection with a tragic surgery that resulted…
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“I was fighting to survive”: Patients still struggle with preauthorization despite promise of reform
Sheldon Ekirch, a 31-year-old resident of Henrico, Virginia, has had a long history of disappointment with her health insurance company,…
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Patients Receiving Up To $5,000 After Healthcare Firm Breached, Exposing Records of 426,536 Americans
A recent settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against a US orthopedic and neurosurgery practice, Rebound Orthopedics…
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DOJ files antitrust civil complaint accusing OhioHealth of blocking patients’ access to affordable healthcare
The Justice Department and Ohio Attorney General have filed a complaint against OhioHealth Corporation, accusing the healthcare system of engaging…
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
Patients who visit hospital-owned doctors’ offices are being hit with surprise facility fees that have nothing to do with the…
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More patients are ordering lab tests online, frustrating some doctors
A decade ago, 48-year-old Darren Sidaway began experiencing health concerns that he felt uncomfortable discussing with his doctor. Living in…
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